Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Ross County FC
Sat 14 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Sean Goss 20' Y
Y 20' Ross Callachan
Oliver Crankshaw 37' Y
Y 43' Jordan Tillson
Y 49' Yan Dhanda

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

11
4
7
Motherwell FC 22 games · Avg 3.0 goals Ross County FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-14 Motherwell FC 1–1 Ross County FC 2022-10-04 Ross County FC 0–5 Motherwell FC 2022-05-07 Ross County FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2022-03-02 Motherwell FC 0–1 Ross County FC 2021-09-25 Motherwell FC 2–1 Ross County FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan Ross County FC H 1–1 D
08 Jan Hibernian FC H 2–3 L
02 Jan Livingston FC A 1–1 D
28 Dec Rangers FC A 0–3 L
23 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 2–2 D
12 Nov St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan Motherwell FC A 1–1 D
07 Jan Livingston FC H 0–2 L
02 Jan Aberdeen FC A 0–0 D
28 Dec Dundee United FC A 0–3 L
23 Dec Rangers FC H 0–1 L
17 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Motherwell FC and Ross County FC is underway.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Ross County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Controversy at the stadium! Sean Goss argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 25' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Ross County FC's shape.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 37' Oliver Crankshaw has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 37.
  • 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordy Hiwula made 374 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 43' The referee calls foul for Jordan Tillson. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 48' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Ross County FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 49' Yan Dhanda was booked on 49.
  • 54' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 64' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Sean Goss is replaced by Ross Tierney.
  • 68' Stuart McKinstry does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
  • 73' Ross Laidlaw, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 75' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Blair Spittal by Barry Maguire on 75 minute.
  • 80' Jordy Hiwula does the damage! The net is bulging and Ross County FC surge ahead!
  • 80' A tactical swap from Ross County FC — Jordy Hiwula on, Yan Dhanda off on 80 minutes.
  • 84' Kazeem Olaigbe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Owura Edwards on 84 minute.
  • 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • The points are shared — Motherwell FC 1-1 Ross County FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

Ross County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Malky Mackay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin van Veen 7
Ronan Hale 4
Blair Spittal 4
Simon Murray 3
Tony Watt 3
Allan Campbell 3
Callum Slattery 2
Mark O'Hara 2

Head to Head

2023-01-14 Motherwell FC 1–1 Ross County FC 2022-10-04 Ross County FC 0–5 Motherwell FC 2022-05-07 Ross County FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2022-03-02 Motherwell FC 0–1 Ross County FC 2021-09-25 Motherwell FC 2–1 Ross County FC

Motherwell FC Form

2023-01-14 Motherwell FC 1–1 Ross County FC D 2023-01-08 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC L 2023-01-02 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L 2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2022-11-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D

Ross County FC Form

2023-01-14 Motherwell FC 1–1 Ross County FC D 2023-01-07 Ross County FC 0–2 Livingston FC L 2023-01-02 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Ross County FC D 2022-12-28 Dundee United FC 3–0 Ross County FC L 2022-12-23 Ross County FC 0–1 Rangers FC L 2022-12-17 Ross County FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Ross County FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC48% Draw28% Ross County FC24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Ross County FC
52%
Motherwell FC or Ross County FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC32% Draw49% Ross County FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Ross County FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 23% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.